Universities’ dependence on overseas donors could backfire
Study suggests institutions largely rely on a handful of benefactors
Many South African tertiary educational institutions depend highly on a few international donors for their philanthropic income. For many years, information about the state of philanthropic support to higher education in SA was sparse and scattered. This lack of information took on added significance in the context of the growing national crisis in university student funding and the protest actions. To tackle the need for reliable and consistent information, Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement, released its first Annual Survey of Philanthropy in Higher Education two years ago. Inyathelo, established in 2002, works to sustain and strengthen civil society and grow local giving in support of a vibrant democracy in SA. One of its roles is providing higher education institutions and civil society organisations with training and technical support to strengthen their sustainability. The latest philanthropy report, conducted by EduActive Solutions on behalf of Inyathelo w...
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